as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
While any showers or thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic winds, severe weather is not expected.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The platform features a new AI model named Fuzz, capable of generating complete songs from text descriptions, audio clips, or visual prompts.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Our testing and review confirmed reliable everyday productivity and capable performance for streaming and solitaire games.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
The Dark Eagle is designed to strike targets with little or no warning via a hypersonic glide vehicle capable of maneuvering in the upper atmosphere after an initial launch with a conventional missile.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The platform features a new AI model named Fuzz, capable of generating complete songs from text descriptions, audio clips, or visual prompts.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Our testing and review confirmed reliable everyday productivity and capable performance for streaming and solitaire games.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
The Dark Eagle is designed to strike targets with little or no warning via a hypersonic glide vehicle capable of maneuvering in the upper atmosphere after an initial launch with a conventional missile.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The United States thrives on innovation, diversity, and qualified people to advance its economic engine.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since 1975, only those younger than 80 are able to participate in the papal conclave.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Conversely, the athletic Pope John Paul II – 5 feet, 10 inches tall and broad-shouldered – is said to have barely been able to fit into the large-sized vestments for his first public appearance.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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